LIGHT AND CREAMY TROPICAL DESSERT

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A creamy and fruity dessert makes a refreshing finale to any meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 cup juice reserved
1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 papaya or mango, peeled, seeded and cut into pieces
1 kiwifruit, peeled, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat flour, butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Stir in almonds. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla with spoon. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pineapple. Stir remaining pineapple into cream cheese mixture.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and marshmallows into cream cheese mixture. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until set but no longer than 48 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, place cornstarch. Gradually stir in reserved 1 cup pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Fold in reserved 1/2 cup pineapple, the papaya and kiwifruit. For servings, cut dessert into 5 rows by 3 rows. Serve with fruit mixture. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

Md. Rakib Hossen Roki Roki
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This dessert is a winner.


samira amadu
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You won't be disappointed with this dessert.


Ismet Ala
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Don't miss out on this delicious dessert.


David Sanders
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This dessert is worth the effort.


azrael
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This dessert is a must-try for any tropical fruit lover.


Ram Adhikari
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I would highly recommend this dessert to anyone.


Akhtar Muhammad
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This dessert was the perfect ending to my meal.


Md.Alamin Ahmed
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The flavors in this dessert were amazing.


alosh clarek
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This dessert was easy to make and it turned out great.


Tyla Kock
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I would definitely make this dessert again.


Kosi Dennis
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This dessert is perfect for summer.


Maria munir
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I loved this dessert! It was so light and refreshing.


Delawr Khan
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This dessert was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the texture was creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


McTrippy Hippie
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This dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar if you don't like your desserts too sweet.


nira karki
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This dessert was easy to make and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar.


Jibran Khan (Jibran54880)
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I'm not a huge fan of tropical flavors, but this dessert was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy.


Dhemaxx Gaming
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I made this dessert for my family and they all loved it. It was the perfect summer treat. The flavors were so refreshing and the texture was perfect.


Katherine Taylor
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This tropical dessert was a hit at my party! It was so light and creamy, and the flavors were amazing. I loved the combination of pineapple, mango, and coconut.